The girls were glamorous; the boys were handsome, and the setting was West Virginia in the spring -- it was a fine night.

(Travel WV, Cont.)

Upon returning to the mainland, students walked through downtown Parkersburg to the historic Blennerhassett Hotel, where an assistant to the general manager pointed out items of interest in the restaurant, library, lower hall and lobby.

The trip was sponsored by the Logan County Board of Education and the WV Department of Hospitality Education and Training. Travel WV students are encouraged to think of WV as a marketable area and to consider careers within or related to the state's burgeoning tourist industry.

Those interested in touring the island may call 1-800-CALL WVA. There is a small fee for the ferry ride and mansion tour. From most locations in southern WV, a journey to Blennerhassett Island is a one-day trip.